New Overland Guide to the Pacific Coast
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas
James W. Steele — Chicago: Rand, McNally & Company, 1888
Railroad travel guide to the American Southwest and Pacific Coast during the Gilded Age
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Bibliographic Description
Octavo, 8.5 inches. Original pictorial stiff paper wrappers, printed in red, black, and tan with illustrated vignette to front cover. 212, [6]pp of advertisements. Includes folding map.
Condition
Front wrapper and first leaf have been stabilized along the edges with tape; rear wrapper similarly reinforced. A clear mylar protector is fitted loosely around the book, not adhered. Spine partially perished. First and last few leaves show substantial edge chipping and wear. Text block secure. Previous owner's pencil signature to first page. Some foxing at front. Folding map present and in good condition. Housed in a later custom clamshell slipcase of gold cloth with marbled paper panels. Poor/Fair.
